Elemi Pure Essential Oil
Latin Name: Canarium Iuzonicum
100% Pure Essential Oil
Elemi essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of the gum or resin obtained from the elemi tree; the main components of this oil are dipentene, elemicin, elemol, limonene, phellandrene, and terpineol.
ESSENTIAL OILS:
The oils capture the plantâ??s scent and flavor, or â??essence.â??
Water-insoluble organic liquids or solids.
Impart flavor or delicate aroma
Usually colorless but on long-standing, may oxidize and resinify thus darkening in color
Product Name: Citronella Essential Oil
100%Pure and Organic
Citronella oil is made by steam distillation of citronella grass. The two main types are Sri Lanka (Ceylon) citronella oil, and Java citronella oil.
Citronella oil is most commonly used as an mosquito repellent.
Oil of citronella is a naturally occurring insect and animal repellent distilled from two grass varieties. It is yellow to brown and has a grassy/floral smell. Oil of citronella is a mixture of many components. The exact composition varies by grass variety. However, the main components are citronellol, citronellal, and geraniol. Oil of citronella is also commonly found in foods and beverages as a flavoring agent. It is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the Food and Drug Administration.
Oil of citronella was first registered in the United States in 1948. It is currently on the Environmental Protection list of minimum risk pesticides.
What are some products that contain oil of citronella?
Currently oil of citronella can be found in over a dozen registered pesticide products. Some of these products are applied to animal or human skin, ornamental plants, or other outdoor areas. Oil of citronella can be formulated into sprays, lotions, candles, pellets, and pouches. It can also be found in some sunscreen products, wristbands, and flea collars.
How does oil of citronella work?
Oil of citronella repels target pests rather than killing them. It works by masking scents that are attractive to insects. Thus, insects find it difficult to locate their target to feed. Oil of citronella may also work by masking odors attractive to animals. However, no studies could be located.
How might I be exposed to oil of citronella?
People can be exposed to chemicals if they eat, breathe, or get them on their skin or in their eyes. People are most commonly exposed to oil of citronella by breathing in vapors or by applying spray-on repellents to their skin. People may also be exposed if they inhale the spray mist or fail to wash their hands before eating or smoking. However, exposure can be limited by following the label instructions.
Can oil of citronella affect birds, fish, or other wildlife?
Oil of citronella is practically non-toxic to birds. It is slightly toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. Oil of citronella repels insects rather than killing them. Therefore, bees and other pollinators are not likely to be harmed. Oil of citronella is unlikely to affect birds, fish or other wildlife in a harmful way because of its low toxicity and use patterns.
Children: It's LIKELY UNSAFE to give citronella oil to children by mouth. There are reports of poisoning in children. One toddler died after swallowing insect repellent that contained citronella oil.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of citronella oil during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Citronella oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon (lemongrass). The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol.
In Indonesia in general, there are 2 types of fragrant lemongrass or citronella lemongrass (Cymbopogon nardus), namely the type of mahapengiri and the type of lenabatu. Mahapengiri can be identified from the shape of the leaves are shorter and wider than the leaves that are lenabatu. With distillation, this type gives higher oil yields than lenabatu, also of better quality, meaning that the content of geraniol and citronellal is higher than lenabatu. We use mahapengiri as the raw material for citronella oil and we always recommend farmers who are our partners to always use mahapengiri as the seeds of the citronella plant that are planted.
Citronella oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon (lemongrass). The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol. These chemicals find extensive use in soap, candles and incense, perfumery, cosmetic, and flavouring industries throughout the world. Citronella oil is also a plant-based insect repellent and has been registered for this use in the United States since 1948.
Citronella oil is an essential oil that's made from the distillation of the Asian grass plant in the Cymbopogon genus. This fragrant grass got its name from the French word meaning lemon balm, due to its floral, citrus-like aroma.
Explore the boundless potential of Citronella Organic Essential Oil, meticulously sourced from the resilient grass native to the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka and Java. Standing at approximately 1 meter (3 feet) in height, this aromatic perennial encapsulates a vibrant history of delivering refreshing scents, natural bug-repelling qualities, and skin-enhancing properties to your diverse applications.
Citronella Essential Oil is extracted from the leaves of the plants via the steam distillation process. Fresh, dried, or partly dried grass is used to extract oil that gives it a fresh fragrance of lemon that is also very strong and powerful. The obtained oils are widely known to be an effective insect repellent and are also used in the manufacturing of soaps, perfumes, incense, etc.
The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol. These chemicals find extensive use in soap, candles and incense, perfumery, cosmetic, and flavouring industries throughout the world. Citronella oil is also a plant-based insect repellent and has been registered for this use in the United States since 1948. The United States Environmental Protection Agency considers oil of citronella as a biopesticide with a non-toxic mode of action. We get all our Citronella Oil from local Indonesian farmers and accumulators who harvest and process the crop through steam distillation to produce a crude form of Citronella Oil.
Citronella Java Oil / ex - Cymbopogon winterianus jowitt / Minyak Serai Wangi Jawa / Aceite esencial de citronela Java / Huile essentielle de Citronnelle Java
Olfactive Profile : Grassy, citrus, fresh, citronella-like, lemon, green
CAS No 8000-29-1; 91771-61-8
EC No 294-954-7
FEMA No 2308
Product Synonyms : formosa, sereh wangi, serai wangi
